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Eggplant vs. Pumpkin — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Eggplant and Pumpkin

  • Eggplant has more Fiber, and Manganese, however, Pumpkin has more Vitamin A RAE.
  • Pumpkin's daily need coverage for Vitamin A RAE is 32% more.
  • Eggplant has 3 times more Fiber than Pumpkin. Eggplant has 3g of Fiber, while Pumpkin has 1.1g.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Eggplant, raw and Pumpkin, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt.

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Mineral Comparison

Mineral comparison score is based on the number of minerals by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
Contains more Magnesium +55.6%
Contains more Manganese +160.7%
Contains more Selenium +50%
Contains more Calcium +66.7%
Contains more Iron +147.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +25%
Contains less Sodium -50%
Contains more Zinc +43.8%
Contains more Copper +12.3%
Equal in Potassium - 230
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 9% 10% 11% 21% 1% 5% 27% 31% 2%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 5% 22% 7% 13% 21% 1% 7% 31% 12% 2%
Contains more Magnesium +55.6%
Contains more Manganese +160.7%
Contains more Selenium +50%
Contains more Calcium +66.7%
Contains more Iron +147.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +25%
Contains less Sodium -50%
Contains more Zinc +43.8%
Contains more Copper +12.3%
Equal in Potassium - 230

Vitamin Comparison

Vitamin comparison score is based on the number of vitamins by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
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Contains more Vitamin B1 +25.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +57.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +39.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +90.9%
Contains more Folate +144.4%
Contains more Vitamin K +337.5%
Contains more Vitamin A +24921.7%
Contains more Vitamin E +166.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +113.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +110.8%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 2% 6% 0% 8% 10% 9% 13% 17% 20% 17% 0% 9%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 346% 16% 0% 16% 8% 18% 8% 13% 11% 7% 0% 2%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +25.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +57.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +39.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +90.9%
Contains more Folate +144.4%
Contains more Vitamin K +337.5%
Contains more Vitamin A +24921.7%
Contains more Vitamin E +166.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +113.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +110.8%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +36.1%
Contains more Fats +157.1%
Contains more Carbs +20%
Equal in Water - 93.69
Equal in Other - 0.62
6% 92%
Protein: 0.98 g
Fats: 0.18 g
Carbs: 5.88 g
Water: 92.3 g
Other: 0.66 g
5% 94%
Protein: 0.72 g
Fats: 0.07 g
Carbs: 4.9 g
Water: 93.69 g
Other: 0.62 g
Contains more Protein +36.1%
Contains more Fats +157.1%
Contains more Carbs +20%
Equal in Water - 93.69
Equal in Other - 0.62

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +77.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1800%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 0.037
27% 13% 60%
Saturated Fat: 0.034 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.016 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.076 g
74% 18% 8%
Saturated Fat: 0.037 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.009 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.004 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +77.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1800%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 0.037

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Eggplant Pumpkin
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Lower in price Equal
Rich in minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Eggplant Pumpkin Opinion
Net carbs 2.88g 3.8g Pumpkin
Protein 0.98g 0.72g Eggplant
Fats 0.18g 0.07g Eggplant
Carbs 5.88g 4.9g Eggplant
Calories 25kcal 20kcal Eggplant
Fructose 1.54g Eggplant
Sugar 3.53g 2.08g Pumpkin
Fiber 3g 1.1g Eggplant
Calcium 9mg 15mg Pumpkin
Iron 0.23mg 0.57mg Pumpkin
Magnesium 14mg 9mg Eggplant
Phosphorus 24mg 30mg Pumpkin
Potassium 229mg 230mg Pumpkin
Sodium 2mg 1mg Pumpkin
Zinc 0.16mg 0.23mg Pumpkin
Copper 0.081mg 0.091mg Pumpkin
Manganese 0.232mg 0.089mg Eggplant
Selenium 0.3µg 0.2µg Eggplant
Vitamin A 23IU 5755IU Pumpkin
Vitamin A RAE 1µg 288µg Pumpkin
Vitamin E 0.3mg 0.8mg Pumpkin
Vitamin C 2.2mg 4.7mg Pumpkin
Vitamin B1 0.039mg 0.031mg Eggplant
Vitamin B2 0.037mg 0.078mg Pumpkin
Vitamin B3 0.649mg 0.413mg Eggplant
Vitamin B5 0.281mg 0.201mg Eggplant
Vitamin B6 0.084mg 0.044mg Eggplant
Folate 22µg 9µg Eggplant
Vitamin K 3.5µg 0.8µg Eggplant
Tryptophan 0.009mg 0.009mg
Threonine 0.037mg 0.021mg Eggplant
Isoleucine 0.045mg 0.023mg Eggplant
Leucine 0.064mg 0.034mg Eggplant
Lysine 0.047mg 0.039mg Eggplant
Methionine 0.011mg 0.008mg Eggplant
Phenylalanine 0.043mg 0.023mg Eggplant
Valine 0.053mg 0.025mg Eggplant
Histidine 0.023mg 0.011mg Eggplant
Saturated Fat 0.034g 0.037g Eggplant
Monounsaturated Fat 0.016g 0.009g Eggplant
Polyunsaturated fat 0.076g 0.004g Eggplant

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Eggplant Pumpkin
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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Vitamins & Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score

The summary scores indicate the extent to which this food can fulfill your daily vitamin and mineral requirements if you consume 3 servings, consisting of 100 grams of each (an approximation of 3 serving sizes).
Vitamins Daily Need Coverage Score
9%
Eggplant
37%
Pumpkin
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
12%
Eggplant
11%
Pumpkin

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pumpkin
Pumpkin is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.45g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pumpkin
Pumpkin contains less Sodium (difference - 1mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Eggplant
Eggplant is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.003g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Eggplant
Eggplant is lower in glycemic index (difference - 22)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($0.2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.

References

All the values for which the sources are not specified explicitly are taken from FDA’s Food Central. The exact link to the food presented on this page can be found below.

  1. Eggplant - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169228/nutrients
  2. Pumpkin - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168449/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.